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Cat with hard-to-treat skin fungal nodules improves on combined
By A. Putra & Curtis Plowgian·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2024·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Marked clinical improvement in a cat with a refractory non‐surgical case of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma responding to combination antifungal therapy
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Plain-English summary
A cat with a stubborn skin condition called dermatophytic pseudomycetoma (a type of fungal infection) was not improving with a single antifungal medication. After struggling with this issue, the cat's condition started to get better when the veterinarian switched to a combination of antifungal treatments. This approach proved effective, leading to marked improvement in the cat's skin health. The case also noted that the cat had feline leukemia virus, which can complicate treatment, but the combination therapy ultimately helped the cat recover.
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Abstract
Feline dermatophytosis is a common dermatological manifestation that carries a good prognosis once a proper diagnosis has been achieved. In rare cases, dermatophytosis can manifest as a nodular dermatosis. This condition, known as dermatophytic pseudomycetoma, can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Surgical excision and systemic antifungal therapy are the standard treatments, which generally will carry a good prognosis for the patient. This case report describes a non‐surgical dermatophytic pseudomycetoma, which failed treatment with a singular antifungal agent, but improved when multiple antifungal medications were combined. This case highlights challenges associated with treating a cat with severe dermatophytic pseudomycetoma and concurrent feline leukaemia virus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/3acdfbc3b411c7cee53da37ceeaec3c024e73ab4